Osceola County, FL

County

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    2024 Population
    427,415
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.1
    0.27% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.8%
    2.82% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,637
    5.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $353,300
    11.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    212,005
    5.96% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Osceola County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    86.4% of the residents in Osceola County, FL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Osceola County, FL are Osceola Technical College (325 degrees awarded in 2024) and Academy of Career Training (112 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Osceola County, FL was $353,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

    Most people in Osceola County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Osceola County, FL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Osceola County, FL is home to a population of 427k people, from which 86.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 26.6% of Osceola County, FL residents were born outside of the country (114k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Osceola County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96.3k Other (Hispanic) and 84k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    86.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    87.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 86.4% of Osceola County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Osceola County, FL was 87.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Osceola County, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      116k ± 1.34k
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      96.3k ± 5.51k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      84k ± 4.86k
    56%
    Hispanic Population
    239k people

    In 2024, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Osceola County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96.3k Other (Hispanic) and 84k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    56% of the people in Osceola County, FL are hispanic (239k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Osceola County, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. Colombia
      327,463 ± 13,946 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    26.6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    114k people
    25%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    102k people

    As of 2024, 26.6% of Osceola County, FL residents (114k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Osceola County, FL was 25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      6,641 ± 906
    2. Vietnam
      4,112 ± 541
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,265 ± 736

    Osceola County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.4% of the population of Osceola County, FL has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 9.52% on Medicare, 20.6% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Osceola County, FL see 2,429 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,429 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3380 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 532 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,429 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Osceola County, FL

    Primary care physicians in Osceola County, FL see an average of 2,429 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,429 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.6%
    Uninsured
    38.4%
    Employer Coverage
    18.9%
    Medicaid
    9.52%
    Medicare
    20.6%
    Non-Group
    1.97%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Osceola County, FL declined by 2.91% from 10.9% to 10.6%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Osceola County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.24 in Osceola County, FL.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31% in Osceola County, FL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.2% in Osceola County, FL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Osceola County, FL employs 212k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Osceola County, FL were Retail Trade (28,826 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22,866 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (22,843 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,742), Utilities ($65,710), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,158).

    Employment

    Occupations

    212k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,387
    5.96%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.48%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Osceola County, FL grew at a rate of 5.96%, from 200k employees to 212k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Osceola County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,813 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22,707 people), and Management Occupations (19,816 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Osceola County, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    212k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,387
    5.96%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.48%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Osceola County, FL grew at a rate of 5.96%, from 200k employees to 212k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Osceola County, FL, are Retail Trade (28,826 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22,866 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (22,843 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Osceola County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Osceola County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $42,690
    Median earning men ± $1,479
    $34,632
    Median earning women ± $1,046

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($66,727), Public Administration ($64,900), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,158).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,250), Public Administration ($57,597), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,490).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.23%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 870
      Construction
    2. 623
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
    3. 573
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $933k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $503k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $502k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Florida

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    Rick Scott
    Senator from Florida1
    Assumed office on January 8, 2019
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
    Ashley Moody
    Senator from Florida2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Osceola County, FL awarded 437 degrees. The student population of Osceola County, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 672 male students and 583 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Osceola County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (288 and 66.1%), White (93 and 21.3%), Black or African American (38 and 8.72%), and Asian (8 and 1.83%).

    The largest universities in Osceola County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Osceola Technical College (325 and 74.4%) and Academy of Career Training (112 and 25.6%).

    The most popular majors in Osceola County, FL are HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (40 and 9.15%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (37 and 8.47%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (35 and 8.01%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $18,428.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2023 in Osceola County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 23.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,255 (53.5% men and 46.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,255 students enrolled in Osceola County, FL, 53.5% men and 46.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 815 records, of which 46.6% were women and 53.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      35 degrees awarded
    2. General Cosmetology
      29 degrees awarded
    3. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      29 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Osceola County, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 35 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Osceola County, FL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Osceola Technical College
      325 degrees awarded
    2. Academy of Career Training
      112 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Osceola Technical College with 325 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 191 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Osceola County, FL, which is 0.776 times less than the 246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 288 degrees mean that there were 3.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 93 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Osceola County, FL was $353,300 in 2024, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $317,600 to $353,300, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Osceola County, FL is 65.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Osceola County, FL have an average commute time of 35.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Osceola County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 21.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.42%.

    Housing

    Property

    $353,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,410
    $93,287
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,097

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Osceola County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.3% of the housing units in Osceola County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,637
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,876
    143k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,080

    In 2024, the median household income of the 143k households in Osceola County, FL grew to $72,637 from the previous year's value of $68,711.

    The following chart displays the households in Osceola County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Osceola County, FL is from Florida.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Florida
    0.473
    2023 Wage GINI in Florida

    In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.3%)
    3. Carpooled (12.1%)

    In 2024, 70.8% of workers in Osceola County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (12.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    35.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Osceola County, FL have a longer commute time (35.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.4% of the workforce in Osceola County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Osceola County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Osceola County, FL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 21.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.42%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Osceola County, FL (54.3k out of 424k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Osceola County, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 14.2% of the children was living in poverty in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 14.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 426 in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 173% per 100,000 population.

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